ROOMS

Overview

Accommodation includes double rooms, triples, suites, and singles. Unlike students at the UCLA residence halls, Co-op members choose their room and room-mates. Once you’ve moved into a room through the official "bump" process you may remain in that room until you decide to apply for another. Also the Co-op allows continuing students to stay in their rooms over break periods (Christmas and Spring). All rooms are furnished. At the Co-op, it’s your room, and we want you to feel comfortable in it.

Type of room

What type of room will I get and when?

UCHA is a student cooperative; hence, all room selections are made by each member according to their individual seniority. When you check-in however, you will be assigned a temporary room, until you pick your permanent room. These selections are usually made during the second or third week of each quarter (as per the UCLA calendar) during the official process called "BUMP". Bump is a special day when students gather to select the rooms of their choice. These selections are made according to each member's seniority, where the most senior members are called upon first to make their selections followed by members of lesser seniority. Members may also improve their chances by group bumping which means teaming up with other senior members. If you group bump, the seniority of your group is averaged. Seniority is defined as the number of days a member has actually lived at the UCHA co-op. Most new students usually live in a triple the first quarter of their residence at the co-op. For more information please call the front office.

Triple

Double

Suite

Single

Quad (only one available)

What size are the rooms in UCHA?

Room size varies depending upon the building you live in. However, the average sizes are:

Triple - 11'x20'.4"

Double - 10'.8"x18'.2"

Single - 7'.6"x6'.10"

Is it possible to rent a single?

No. As rooms are given out on a seniority basis, all singles, and most of the doubles are taken by the members who have been here a longer time. Usually a new member moves into a triple until they have enough seniority to transfer to the room of their choice.

Inside the room

Are the rooms furnished?

All rooms are furnished with a writing desk, bed, closet, curtains and a bookshelf. All personal items such as bed sheets, pillowcases, towels etc. need to be brought by you. Members are welcome to organize the furniture in their room to suit their individual style. However, any changes should have the consent of all roommates. A member may not make any structural changes, and for any other changes, should inquire and obtain clearance from the Facilities manager. Additionally, a member may not remove items of furniture from the room, and doing such carries a penalty of US$100.00

What size beds do you provide?

Beds are usually twin size. The approximate mattress size is: 38"x77". Please note we also provide bunk beds that are similar in size.

Are personal appliances (like a radio or TV) allowed in the room?

Yes. Personal appliances are allowed in the room provided that they are not cooking devices (ovens, microwaves, hot plates etc.).

Is there any internet service in the rooms / on UCHA premises?

Yes, there is a wireless internet service on its premises. It covers most common areas (i.e. lobby, patio, A-Wing lounge, study rooms) and a majority of rooms (mostly in Hardman Hansen Hall) at UCHA. The project is a work in progress, and as such some areas don’t receive the wireless signal as yet. It is estimated that the wireless connection will be operational in all areas of the Co-op no later than the end of 2005. In addition to the above, the UCHA has a fully operational computer room (approximately 12 stations) that provides internet / print services to members. Residents are able to utilize these facilities upon registering for it.

Bathroom

How are your bath and shower facilities?

While some rooms have attached baths, most rooms share bathrooms in the same hallway. On average four rooms will share two bathrooms. However, while residents of a hallway share the common bathrooms, each bathroom is occupied one member at a time.

Room Up keep

All members are responsible for maintaining the cleanliness of their room and bathrooms during their stay at UCHA and at check-out. Cleaning supplies are available on the 3rd floor on Sun/Mon and Wed/Thurs or with the Facilities Dept. Please check postings for hours.

Bathroom chores

All co-opers are required to clean their bathrooms as directed by the cleaning supervisor. Directions are posted on the door of your bathroom early in the quarter (1^st or 2^nd week). Failure to clean bathrooms carries penalties (talk to the bathroom supervisor if unclear on any policy). Those in rooms that have attached baths are exempt from this requirement and will need to work out cleaning schedules with their respective roommates. Bathrooms may also be cleaned for “credit”. However, a member may not clean any bathroom without the prior approval of the bathroom supervisor and crew chief/department head. Compensation will be “credited” as per the amount determined in the UCHA rules (please see rule book for details).

Members may not make payments in lieu of performing their bathroom or chore obligations.